At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Amey, a global leader in integrated infrastructure consultancy.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, generous leave, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities through large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, project management, and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Senior Civil Engineer to join our Consulting Highways Team in Nottingham. The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.
Key Midlands Frameworks
- Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA): This framework enables us to collaborate directly with 21 local authorities, delivering essential highway infrastructure and maintenance projects. The MHA contract encompasses a variety of tasks, from routine maintenance and upgrades to innovative highway design solutions.
- Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF): The SDF framework is managed in collaboration with Highways England, covering a comprehensive range of civil engineering projects, including highways, bridges, and more.
- Staffordshire Infrastructure Plus: Our partnership with Staffordshire County Council under this long‑term contract has delivered over £100m worth of major transport infrastructure projects.
These frameworks allow Amey to deliver high‑quality, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions across the Midlands. They also provide a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
What you will be doing:
Our Lead Senior Civil Engineers play an important part within the Design team and alongside our client, National Highways. As a Lead Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team Leader on a variety of road schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers.
Responsibilities include:
- To lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
- The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables.
- Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
- Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
- Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
- Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
- Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Developed experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Engineer role or equivalent.
- Able to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
- Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to advise others.
- Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools.
- Good ability to check work produced by others.
- Capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects.
- Supervisory and people manager skills.
- Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence is desirable.
What we can offer:
- Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans.
- Competitive salary and compensation.
- Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
- Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
About Amey:
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
Diversity and Inclusion: We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often‑marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Lead Civil Engineer in Nottingham employer: ameygroupi
Amey is an exceptional employer that prioritises personal development and career progression, offering tailored training plans to help you excel in your role as a Senior Engineering Technician. With a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and a flexible benefits package, including family-friendly policies and opportunities for community engagement, Amey fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture in its vibrant Design Hub located in York. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation while working on impactful geotechnical projects across the UK and Ireland.
